Island life isn’t always about palm-fringed beaches and turquoise lagoons. Venture inland on the Balearic gem of Mallorca and you’ll uncover a different kind of paradise - one of laid-back luxury, earthy elegance, and an effortlessly cool Spanish vibe. Here, boutique hotels are tucked into rustic stone villages, and stylish bars hum with the soft buzz of conversation, where the inland alternative to beachfront living suddenly feels like the better-kept secret.

For me, the dream lifestyle has always been countryside serenity with a view that stretches to the sea and access to the water just a short drive away (no more than twenty minutes). Mallorca nails this balance perfectly. It offers rolling hills, dramatic peaks, and the shimmer of the Mediterranean never far off.